Use RCON on Your Valheim Server
Understand Valheim's limited RCON support and use the panel Console for remote administration.
Valheim's native RCON support is very limited. The server responds to basic Source RCON protocol queries but doesn't expose admin commands like kick or ban through RCON. For full remote management, use the XGamingServer panel Console or connect in-game.
The Easiest Way: Panel Console
The XGamingServer Console gives you direct access to your server's command input — no RCON setup required.
Open the Console
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Console in the sidebar.
View server output
The console shows real-time server logs including player connects and disconnects.
Enter commands
Type commands directly into the input field at the bottom and press Enter.
Commands Available via Panel Console
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
save | Force save the world |
info | Show server information |
quit | Gracefully shut down the server (saves first) |
For full admin commands (kick, ban, teleport, spawn): connect to the server in-game with an admin account and use the F5 console. See Console Commands.
Third-Party RCON Clients
If you want to use external RCON tools, these support Source RCON:
- mcrcon — lightweight CLI client
- RCON CLI — feature-rich command-line tool
- RCON Web — browser-based interface
Connect with your server's IP and game port. Note that you'll only get the limited command set above.
Why In-Game Is Better for Admin Tasks
Most admin actions (kicking, banning, teleporting, spawning) require being on the admin list and authenticated in-game. RCON cannot authenticate as an admin player, so most useful commands won't work through it.
For automation (scheduled restarts, auto-saves), use Schedules in the panel sidebar instead of RCON. See Scheduled Restarts.
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